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India Sets Up a New High Court Bench in Ladakh to Improve Access to Justice

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

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Key Points

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Decision announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Bench will be part of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir.

Goal is faster access to legal services for Ladakh's remote population.

Government emphasizes development and constitutional protection.

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The bench will reduce the time residents need to travel for legal services and aim to strengthen constitutional safeguards.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the move as part of the government's commitment to the overall development of Ladakh.

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6 words

bench

A smaller division of a larger court that handles cases in a specific area.

High Court

The top court for a state or region that deals with important legal matters.

Union Territory

A region directly governed by the central government rather than a state.

access to justice

The ability for people to get help from the legal system when they need it.

constitutional safeguards

Fundamental rules that protect citizens' rights and freedoms.

development

Improving the living conditions and opportunities for people in an area.

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